Grehan claims major win at The Amateur Championship

Tullamore golfer Stuart Grehan marked his continued progression in the game with a memorable victory at The Amateur Championship in Royal Liverpool on Saturday.

The 33-year-old backed up his recent East of Ireland success with a rewarding championship in Hoylake and in the process secured his place at three of golf's four major tournaments, the 2026 Open and the US Masters and US Open in 2027.

Grehan emerged from a strong field before delivering a one hole win over Matt Moloney (USA) in the final.

The Co Louth club player became the first Irish winner of this event since James Sugrue in 2019 and can now look forward to his presence at three of golf's major tournaments.

Grehan, who was crowned Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Champion and AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Champion last year, showed phenomenal heart and determination throughout the 36-hole final.

This win marks a career-defining moment in a Walker Cup year where that match takes place in Lahinch.

Speaking to Golf Ireland post event, Grehan said he was "absolutely over the moon" with his achievement.

“I still can’t believe it, I am just so relieved. My legs were shaking coming up the 18th.

“I was thinking of all sorts over that first putt on the 18th green, but I'm delighted just to get it done.

“It’s been amazing, it was boisterous out there today which was nice. It was just amazing to have everyone over and to get the job done.

“I had a reset at lunch, my coach is actually over, Dave Ruddy, so we went to the range and talked it over. Just a couple of small bits and I actually played quite well that side, I hit the ball really well, made a few mental errors but that’s always going to happen over 36 holes.

“I just kept the head down, tried to stay calm, as calm as possible but I’m just over the moon," a jubilant Grehan said.